COMPASSES

diving compass

When we practice diving, we want to enjoy and admire the marine beauties and live one of the best experiences that diving offers. To achieve this, it is essential to have all the necessary diving equipment, such as a diving compass.

What are diving compasses for?

On sometimes it can be difficult to navigate underwater, especially if the bottom is regular, it is night or you do not have enough visibility, so using a diving compass is key to guide us and move safely in the depths, since swimming in the opposite direction can be extremely dangerous .

It is also very useful to guide us in the dive when carrying out search patterns to find certain lost objects or to anchor back.

What to take into account when buying your diving compass?

at the time of buy a diving compass It is important to take into account the following factors:

- Easy to interpret

It is key that every diving compass clearly display the most relevant data at the moment of immersion, since the visibility under water is not the same as on the surface, so if the numbers and details are very small it can be difficult to read under the sea.

If you want to improve visibility you can opt for compasses with large and fluorescent markers.

On the other hand, the materials that cover the compass must be of high quality, resistant to humidity and that do not reduce vision despite sudden changes in temperature.

- Inclination tolerance capacity

You must have in count how many degrees of tilt the compass can withstand before it gets stuck, and choose a compass that is resistant to the different tilts that diving entails (going up, down, turning, and manoeuvring), such as the scuba compass that It has a high tilt tolerance (+/-30º inclination).

- Ease of night vision

To facilitate night vision while diving, you should opt for a compass that has needles that have fluorescent and self-luminous markers, and charge quickly with a dive light. To do this, you only have to point the flashlight for 15 to 30 seconds towards the compass, and you will be able to dive without problems in low light conditions.

- Lubber Line

This is a line found on many dive compasses that allows you to set and track a target in a straight line.

All compasses have it, but you have to make sure you be visible enough so you don''t lose your way while diving.

Types of diving compasses

Among the main types of underwater compasses, we highlight:

- Analog compasses

analog underwater compasses they are the cheapest, easy to repair, care for, use and maintain.

In addition, they have the particularity of being less susceptible to interference, offering a more reliable reading. Another characteristic that differentiates them is that they do not require batteries and are very resistant.

- Digital compasses

digital diving compasses use sensors related to the earth''s magnetic field. They are more accurate, show direction in a more interactive way, and require batteries.

They also show other data such as temperature, stopwatch, dive level, date, time, etc.

diving compass prices

At Scubatic we offer high quality products, the best brands in Spain at amazing prices.

Find it diving compass that best suits your needs and budget, you will find them from €54 up to €74. Which one do you prefer?

What brands of diving compasses do we have at Scubatic?

On SCUBATIC We know very well the importance of buying a good quality diving compass, so we offer you the most recognized brands in Spain:

- Cressi

Cressi is a brand that since 1946 has been continuously innovating in the world of diving equipment, being famous for offering high quality products, with high safety standards and extremely competitive prices.

- Seas

On seas the original spirit of innovation and the determination to find the best technologies and designs in diving equipment remains intact as in its beginnings, which is why its products are classified as first class in terms of quality.

How do underwater compasses work?

Every expert or beginner diver should know how to use a compass for diving, since to have an adequate, safe and successful dive it is essential to have one.

So you should keep in mind that:

1. To properly use these compasses while diving, it is necessary to mark the course from the moment you are out of the water, towards the horizon, this being the first step.

two. After placing the direction line to the horizon, you will need to spin the spinner until north is within the marks.

3. Only after locating north can you start the dive and enjoy a safe and enjoyable diving experience.

Four. When you want to return to the starting point, all you have to do is look at the compass and turn to the point where south is within the marks.

In the event that you frequently have a diving compass, it is important that you also have a land compass at hand, to orient yourself at any point.